Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue purchased a total of
$540,000 worth of merchandise

In
the sixth episode of NBC's reality competition show "Fashion Star" (Friday,
April 12), the contestants worked with the buyers to get a better understanding
of what they would like to see from them. Some designers thrived from the
input, while others chose to go their own path. Four designs were purchased by
the retailers for a total of $540,000.

In
the episode, the buyers had a chance to sit down with the remaining designers
and give them an idea of what they are looking for from each contestant. This
was a chance for the designers to prove themselves in areas where they might be
lacking. Some contestants were able to take the feedback and hit a home run,
while others were less successful in their execution.

Designer
Silvia Arguello delighted Saks Fifth Avenue's Terron Schaefer with her chic
sleeveless jumper, while designers Hunter Bell, Johana Hernandez and Cassandra
Hobbins won raves from Macy's Caprice Willard for their pieces. Designer Amber
Perley did not win a bid from the retailers for her skinny jean and peplum
jacket and was sent home.

Hosted
by fashion journalist Louise Roe, "Fashion Star" gives 13 young designers the
chance to win a multimillion-dollar prize of launching their original
collections in three of the nation's largest fashion retailers. The show airs
Fridays at 8 p.m. on NBC.